Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Bamboo Rod

Thanks for everyone's advice. I have joined the classic rod forum.
Bryan

On Oct 13, 2014 8:46 PM, "Carl Z." <carl.zmola0@gmail.com> wrote:

Bryan,  For more than you ever want to know about bamboo rods, check out Clark's Classic Rod forum.

http://classicflyrodforum.com/

My recommendation.  Before playing with it too much, read up on the care and feeding of these rods.  As with any old rod, check the guides for rust or pitting.  If the guides are rough, they will eat up a good fly line.

My second recommendation is to really make sure all the wraps are there.  The guide wraps also serve a purpose of holding the rod together.  I had a SB that was missing a tip top and I flexed it a bit and the glue (which was dry to start with, I'm sure) delaminated and now I have a gluing project. :-(

On Mon, Oct 13, 2014 at 11:42 AM, Bryan Lanier <bryan.lanier@gmail.com> wrote:

The ferrules are tight, the wraps look original but pristine ( would someone take the trouble of re-wrapping a production rod to match the factory?), the varnish is excellent and the rod is straight. According to Orvis the HEH indicates a 5 wt. double taper line. The reel seat is good. The only thing that shows any wear is the cork. It has the square South Bend label which indicates post WWII. I'm anxious to get a reel and line and go try it out. I'm guessing the Dry Fly designation is a mid flex. Is that correct?

On Mon, Oct 13, 2014 at 11:18 AM, 'Bob Smith' via Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders <tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com> wrote:

If it is in good shape you got a deal. South Bend made some very good cane rods. I have a couple dozen of them.
South Bend made really good "blue collar" cane rods so if your rod is in good shape- varnish , wraps, ferrules and straightness- you got a deal.

If you google the rod you'll probably come up with some info or I can fill you in with particulars when I get home from work.

The most important thing you need to know now is that The ferrule cement is liable to be brittle. When you have the rod assemble flex it gently with your fingertips at the joints and feel for movement. If there is any do not cast the rod. Bad things can happen. Even if they feel tight, with a rod that old they'll probably loosen up with use. The cement can usually be reconstituted or it can be refurbished.

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